Oesophageal Stent – Advice Sheet

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Useful information following oesophageal stent

What can I eat and drink?

A liquid diet is advised until the following day, then follow the dietary advice provided by the Dietitian or Specialist Nurse.

Are there any after effects of the procedure?

Sedation can impair your reflexes and judgement and can take 24 hours to wear off, even if you feel wide awake. For this reason you need to have someone who can look after you when you go home.

Please do not:

Drive a motorcar or any other vehicle.

Operate machinery or home appliances.

Have a bath unsupervised.

Look after children on your own.

Go to work.

Sign any legal documents.

Take sleeping tablets or recreational drugs.

Drink any alcohol.

What if I feel unwell after the test?

You may feel you suffer from the following after your procedure, they should settle over the next few days:

Feeling sick (nausea).

Pain.

Sore throat.

Streaks of blood in your saliva.

The Endoscopy Unit at Castle Hill Hospital is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm on telephone number (01482) 622065.

Outside of these hours, please ring Ward 100 at Hull Royal Infirmary on telephone number (01482) 675100, or ring your own GP or Emergency Department.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything you are worried about after the test.

The full results of your examination will be discussed at your next outpatient appointment.

Under the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 we are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information we hold about you. For further information visit the following page: Confidential Information about You.

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